Molecule 03
Escentric MoleculesEau de Parfum2010
Side by side
Molecule 03 vs. Encre Noire
Is Molecule 03 better than Encre Noire?
Encre Noire rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
Vetiveryl acetate
woodyaromaticearthygreenSpicy
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Molecule 03 and Encre Noire?
| Molecule 03 | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2010 | 2006 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Geza Schön | Nathalie Lorson |
Scent DNA
How do Molecule 03 and Encre Noire smell?
Molecule 03
Woody
Aromatic
Synthetic
Earthy
Fresh
Green
Spicy
Encre Noire
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Green
Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Molecule 03 and Encre Noire share?
Top—
CypressVetiveryl acetate
Heart—
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Base
Vetiveryl acetate
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Molecule 03 or Encre Noire?
| Molecule 03 | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Molecule 03 and Encre Noire?
One molecule. That's the entire pyramid. No top, no heart, no base, just vetiveryl acetate doing exactly what it was built to do. Intense and polarizing, but for the wearer who knows what they want.Molecule 03
This is the fragrance for someone who wants vetiver and nothing else. No florals to soften it, no sweetness to apologize for. Just the dry, earthy depth of roots and bark.Encre Noire
The hunt
Where to buy Molecule 03 and Encre Noire
| Molecule 03 | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Best offer | $87.04ecosmetics | $40.58ecosmetics |
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